Introduction
Acanthurus chirurgus is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size39 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size39 cm
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ShapeOvoid
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize This fish ?
Acanthurus chirurgus measures between 35 and 39 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly bleu and gris body. The also has vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietalgae-eating
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Sociabilitygregarious
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
Acanthurus chirurgus is a fish gregarious naturally found near the bottom. The members of each group are organized around a well established hierarchy. This species is algae-eating .
Although slightly territorial, Acanthurus chirurgus is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics. Parades or even small jousts may occur between different members of the group until a hierarchy is established.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
Acanthurus chirurgus is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Origin and distribution
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 28 °C
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Depth2 - 15 m
Biotope presentation
Acanthurus chirurgus is most often found at a depth between 2m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
Espèces du même genre
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